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2 Kings 4:13

John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible · John Gill (1697–1771) · Public Domain

And he said unto him,...., To Gehazi, before he went to call her:say now unto her, behold, thou hast been careful for us with all this care; in building a chamber, and furnishing it with proper household goods, and providing food for them from time to time:what is to be done for thee?

can anything be thought of by thee that will be acceptable, and in my masters power to do for thee, or thy husband?wouldest thou be spoken for to the king, or to the captain of the host?

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